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Maier, Brinkman lead the way with CFL honour roll selections
TORONTO - Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier and Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Jared Brinkman earned the offensive and defensive CFL honour roll nods Tuesday. Maier was 21-of-26 passing f...
Jun 11, 2024
Four people shot at downtown Atlanta food court, mayor says
ATLANTA (AP) - Four people were shot at a food court in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon, including the initial shooter, the city's mayor said. Mayor Andre Dickens said on the social media site X...
Jun 11, 2024
Alberta says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are 'reckless'
The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless" 2035 clean electricity targets.But the chair of the...
Jun 11, 2024
Toronto forward Natalie Spooner named MVP of inaugural PWHL season
SAINT PAUL - Natalie Spooner has been named the most valuable player of the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League season. Spooner was presented with the Billie Jean King MVP Award at a ceremony...
Jun 11, 2024
Province announces next steps in refocused mental health, addiction care
Alberta's government is moving forward with establishing Recovery Alberta and the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence.In April 2024, Alberta's government announced it was creating two new organizat...
Jun 11, 2024
Hamas says it gave mediators its response to Gaza cease-fire plan with some 'remarks'
BEIRUT (AP) - Hamas says it has given Qatari and Egyptian mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, with some "remarks" on the deal. Hamas and the smaller Islamic Jihad...
Jun 11, 2024
Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax
OTTAWA - The Conservatives say they will oppose new tax measures introduced in the Liberal budget. The Conservatives have not previously stated their position on the government's plan to increase capi...
Jun 11, 2024
A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such treatment for adults. Seni...
Jun 11, 2024
Goats return to Lethbridge parks to eat invasive weeds
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Goats have once again been unleashed into Lethbridge parks to help control the growth of weeds.This year, the goats will be moving between Alexander Wilderness Park, Indian Battle Par...
Jun 11, 2024
City of Lethbridge to create advisory board for Community Wellbeing
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are a couple of new updates to the City of Lethbridge's Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategy (CWSS).It was first introduced in 2019 and aims to provide supports for those in ...
Jun 11, 2024